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zj95maxx
11-06-2007, 09:54 AM
because of how my tool storage is, an air tank is a little out of the question..my friend has a milwaukee one of these and it VERY easily took spindle nuts off, lugs, steering bolts..with no effort..so I feel they are very powerful, but what is you guys opinions on these..i would prob get this one
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XGTB9A8BL._AA280_.jpg


DeWalt DW292K Heavy-Duty 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with Detent Pin Anvil
Features: 345 ft-lbs of deliverable torque in forward and reverse. * 1/2 detent pin anvil. * AC/DC forward/reverse rocking switch. * Soft grip allows for superior ergonomics. * Ball-bearing construction for increased durability. Specifications: * Amps: 7.5 * No Load Speed: 2,100 rpm * Max Torque: 345 ft-lbs * Impacts/Min: 2,700 bpmSpecifications: * heavy-duty kit box.

speeddemon250
11-06-2007, 11:05 AM
I also have a milwaukee, and also have no room for a compressor. Great tool, I say go for it dewalt are good tools. the only thing an air gun has over electric is size. They are bulky.

nate
11-06-2007, 11:57 AM
Air impact is faster, more powerful and quiter. But since you don't have air, the electric ones aren't too bad.

OverkillZJ
11-06-2007, 12:07 PM
Air is better, that's not an argument, it's a fact. That said if you dont' have air or have room for air, the electrics are a great option.

DerekL
11-06-2007, 12:12 PM
I have a dewalt impact gun about the same as that one a little older, no complaints.

jfowlzj95
11-06-2007, 12:18 PM
I agree with electrical being alright if you don't have an air compressor, I don't have one either seeing that my 'garage' is a 10'x20' storage unit. I have the Milwaukee one though and it works great. Most of my dad's power tools are DeWalt and I'll even sometimes wait for a project just to use them, great stuff.

ohtenwillys
11-06-2007, 12:30 PM
dewalt also makes an 18v cordless impact
we used to sell those so hard at lowe's whenever the guys on american chopper or something used them

zj95maxx
11-06-2007, 02:38 PM
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/durp001.jpg

:D:bling:

canadian_driver
11-06-2007, 02:42 PM
ew ugly, send it to me

gunthagunth
11-06-2007, 02:55 PM
Those walmart Stanley impacts are pretty cheap huh? I picked up a few sets for myself.

redline61
11-06-2007, 03:26 PM
I love those impct sockets. Have had mine for awhile no with no issues.

dangerousdave
11-06-2007, 03:30 PM
i have used a few different types and in general they are great to use. Like any impact they can break stuff though.

Ted_Z
11-06-2007, 04:01 PM
I've got the Harbor Freight electric impact. Its got enough grunt to get the 32mm spindle nuts off the front axle, but its definetly not equal to a quality air impact gun. Great for taking off/putting on lug nuts.

zj95maxx
11-06-2007, 04:27 PM
Those walmart Stanley impacts are pretty cheap huh? I picked up a few sets for myself.

yeah..for 18 bucks a set, I couldnt turn em down

Cue-Ball
11-06-2007, 05:54 PM
yeah..for 18 bucks a set, I couldnt turn em down

Yea at that price you can buy duplicate sets just incase something breaks.

Dirk

zj95maxx
11-06-2007, 06:47 PM
even though I love how the impact set skips the 20mm socket:mad:..18..19..21...:(

nate
11-07-2007, 01:51 AM
I have been turning wrenches for about 15 years and I don't think I have every used impact sockets with an impact gun. Only ones that have broken were China Freight.

My impact gun is only 650 or 700 ft/lbs so it's nothing big, but I've done the same with my Dad's stuff... he's got a few IR guns that are good for ~1000 ft/lbs.

As for the room for an air compressor.. My "shop" is only 12x24. I have plenty of room for all my shit. I have a cement pad outside I work on the rigs since the door to the shop is only like 7x6.5

canadian_driver
11-07-2007, 01:53 AM
I have been turning wrenches for about 15 years and I don't think I have every used impact sockets with an impact gun. I've broken a few China Freight sockets, but they just crack and spin on the bolts.

Hell I even use a regular U-joint with the impact too. Just got to be careful that the socket doesn't come off the bolt and then you have socket shooting off U-Joint at 200mph


yeah me too, but for $36 better to be safe than sorry

slim616
11-07-2007, 08:31 AM
honestly the habor freight IMPACTS can hold up to some stuff. Ive been running nothing but the impacts for 2 years and haven't had one problem with them. Hell for the price I could loose the whole set and buy another one and still be less then a small set of craftsmen. Now the thinner harbor freight crap usally breaks when you put a breaker bar to it.

gunthagunth
11-07-2007, 12:06 PM
Weird that you dont break sockets, I break normal sockets on the regular (snap on/craftsman/stanley). I have a drawer dedicated to them, to replace someday when I need one. They just split and spin using a breaker bar or impact. Only impact stuff that I've broken are 1/2-3/8" adapters.

EMTimZJ
11-07-2007, 01:32 PM
I've got the Harbor Freight electric impact. Its got enough grunt to get the 32mm spindle nuts off the front axle, but its definetly not equal to a quality air impact gun. Great for taking off/putting on lug nuts.


36mm:coffee:

Ted_Z
11-07-2007, 03:01 PM
Eh, you know what I meant. ;)

CurtP
11-07-2007, 03:11 PM
You don't need a huge compressor for most air tools either. I've been using my little DeWalt D55155 compressor to run my impact guns until I get into another house and can hook up my IR CSS3L3 compressor. I can't bead blast or paint with it, but it's fine with my IR TG and Ti impacts.

redzj
11-14-2007, 08:23 PM
I have that dewalt electric impact. It does have descent power but is to freaking big to fit anywhere. I think I have used it once when my compressor shot craps.

fpkites
11-14-2007, 11:26 PM
I'll attest to Ted's HF electric impact - worked well for spinning off my front pinion nut last weekend.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45252

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/45200-45299/45252.gif

On sale for $50 at Harbor Freight right now. With my shitty compressor, it actually does better than I can run an air impact at the moment.

macka
11-18-2007, 12:20 AM
I have one for doing lug nuts, and other small bolts where my impact would be overkill. I don't see a point in spooling up the compressor for small jobs.